Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Little Heart Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Heart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Little Heart Elementary School's student population of 31 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Little Heart Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Heart Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Heart Elementary School's ranking?
Little Heart Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Little Heart Elementary School?
31 students attend Little Heart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Little Heart Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Heart Elementary School?
Little Heart Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Heart Elementary School offer ?
Little Heart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Heart Elementary School part of?
Little Heart Elementary School is part of Little Heart 4 School District.
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